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Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Cast: Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Trine Dyrholm
A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.
Critical Reception & Ratings
A Royal Affair (2012) is a critically acclaimed historical drama that garnered a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid 7.5/10 on IMDb. The film, directed by Nikolaj Arcel, tells the story of a young queen who falls in love with her physician, leading to a revolution that changes their nation forever.
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Director Nikolaj Arcel's 2012 historical drama 'A Royal Affair' offers a compelling blend of romance, political intrigue, and stunning visuals, featuring standout performances from Alicia Vikander and Mads Mikkelsen that will captivate fans of thoughtful period pieces.
A Royal Affair is a 2012 drama film directed by Nikolaj Arcel, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander and Mikkel Boe Følsgaard. The story is set in the 18th century, at the court of the mentally ill King Christian VII of Denmark-Norway, and focuses on the romance between his wife, Caroline Matilda of Great Britain, and the royal physician Johann Friedrich Struensee.
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